"Keeping things out of your head and managing a clear and complete inventory of your commitments brings a great increase in clarity, focus, and control, " Allen says.

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But with a 6-year head start in mapping and complete control of the hardware and the operating software, it is plausible bet.

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This is a list of tasks to complete as you head out the door.

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